1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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2
as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
Less transparent than a sheer design but with a similar gauzy effect, semi-sheer curtains serve as a happy medium between solid and nearly see-through.
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The post, shared on Tuesday by u/dkran, and which had far received over 56,000 upvotes and 3,100 likes on the platform at the time of writing, shows what looks like a regular hotel room, with a unconventional feature; a see-through bathroom right in front of the bed.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For a dressier look, opt for wide-leg pants, a breezy, see-through silk top, and sculptural gold jewelry to add extra pop and match the metallic shade of your shoes.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The proprietary fabric blends—buttery soft and, most importantly, not see-through—are engineered with movement in mind, acting as a second skin to withstand the sweatiest of workouts.
—Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
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Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
The post, shared on Tuesday by u/dkran, and which had far received over 56,000 upvotes and 3,100 likes on the platform at the time of writing, shows what looks like a regular hotel room, with a unconventional feature; a see-through bathroom right in front of the bed.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
For a dressier look, opt for wide-leg pants, a breezy, see-through silk top, and sculptural gold jewelry to add extra pop and match the metallic shade of your shoes.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2025
The proprietary fabric blends—buttery soft and, most importantly, not see-through—are engineered with movement in mind, acting as a second skin to withstand the sweatiest of workouts.
—Maggie Turner, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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The move by the tech giant set a more transparent bonus system in South Korea’s tech industry.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Oct. 2025
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The goal is to create a reliable, transparent capital-return framework comparable to global mining peers such as Barrick and Newmont, while still allowing upside participation in strong gold-price environments.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Or does the sheer scale of the challenge demand the capacity, availability and rock-bottom prices that only established Chinese suppliers can provide?—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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While the bans would have only applied in California, the state’s sheer size gives it significant influence over what gets manufactured for sale across the nation.—
Rachel Frazin,
The Hill,
14 Oct. 2025
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The two areas are linked in delightfully indulgent ways, including a darkly glamorous corridor swagged with flower chandeliers and a giant eye behind the bar, with crystal eyelashes.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Even the transition between floors is theatrical, with a crystal elevator that offers shifting vistas of the bay.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Voyeurism is making its way to handbags, via mesh, loose weaves and translucent fabrics, resulting in a see-through effect.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
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Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and sauté, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 minutes.—
Anastasia Tsioulcas,
NPR,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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To be clear, the defense isn’t without concerns.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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By virtue of its lack of carbs, clear protein doesn’t contain any lactose—a sugar found in dairy that can cause digestive irritation in some people, like bloating and diarrhea.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
13 Oct. 2025
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Queen of the best liquid blush known to humankind, Rare Beauty founder and singer Selena Gomez got hitched last month (September 27) to Benny Blanco.—
Gina Vaynshteyn,
StyleCaster,
14 Oct. 2025
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The oral liquid drugs were found to contain higher levels of diethylene glycol (DEG), a toxic ingredient that can lead to serious injury or death, especially in children, according to the agency.—
Karina Tsui,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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